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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.27, 597.34 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.27, 597.34 and 192.79 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.27 : 597.34 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.27/597.34 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.27x = 597.34 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.27x = 115,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161.18/398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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